http://toolmonger.com/2009/04/16/a-cheap-easy-way-to-secure-sliding-windows/ All tools. All the time. Your source for news, information, and reviews of hand tools, power tools, and tools of all kinds. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:42:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 http://toolmonger.com/2009/04/16/a-cheap-easy-way-to-secure-sliding-windows/#comment-894918 MeasureOnceCutTwice Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:32:32 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/?p=23199#comment-894918 These are nice peace of mind for a cracked window at night, but be careful of leaving a window open much further with nobody at home. I used these to secure a window with about a 3" gap even when away from home - until someone pointed out that 3" is enough to use the sliding window as a battering ram & drive the stop off. I used stops with pointy screws that bit into the aluminum track, but they still come right off. Not as worrisome with only a 1/2" gap - still a little airflow. These are nice peace of mind for a cracked window at night, but be careful of leaving a window open much further with nobody at home. I used these to secure a window with about a 3″ gap even when away from home - until someone pointed out that 3″ is enough to use the sliding window as a battering ram & drive the stop off. I used stops with pointy screws that bit into the aluminum track, but they still come right off. Not as worrisome with only a 1/2″ gap - still a little airflow.

]]> http://toolmonger.com/2009/04/16/a-cheap-easy-way-to-secure-sliding-windows/#comment-892712 Michael Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:02:59 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/?p=23199#comment-892712 Jim K.; I'm looking for something similar. Right now its just some 2x4's cut to length with latches. Something that allows me to open/close them a little faster (and looks a little better) would be nice... Jim K.; I’m looking for something similar. Right now its just some 2×4’s cut to length with latches. Something that allows me to open/close them a little faster (and looks a little better) would be nice…

]]> http://toolmonger.com/2009/04/16/a-cheap-easy-way-to-secure-sliding-windows/#comment-891686 Jim K. Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:11:01 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/?p=23199#comment-891686 Anyone have any tips for securing old casement windows? I've got a few at street level that I'd love to keep open a bit for air flow in the summer but don't dare in my neighborhood. Anyone have any tips for securing old casement windows? I’ve got a few at street level that I’d love to keep open a bit for air flow in the summer but don’t dare in my neighborhood.

]]> http://toolmonger.com/2009/04/16/a-cheap-easy-way-to-secure-sliding-windows/#comment-891442 Adam R. Thu, 16 Apr 2009 20:51:20 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/?p=23199#comment-891442 I found them (or something very similar) at Home Depot for around a three bucks. They work well for windows and sliding patio doors. I found them (or something very similar) at Home Depot for around a three bucks. They work well for windows and sliding patio doors.

]]> http://toolmonger.com/2009/04/16/a-cheap-easy-way-to-secure-sliding-windows/#comment-891255 bender Thu, 16 Apr 2009 18:14:41 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/?p=23199#comment-891255 I used to use a wood screw for this purpose, but of course, only on old, worn out windows. I wouldn't want to do that with brand new vinyl ones! This is worth checking out.... I used to use a wood screw for this purpose, but of course, only on old, worn out windows. I wouldn’t want to do that with brand new vinyl ones! This is worth checking out….

]]> http://toolmonger.com/2009/04/16/a-cheap-easy-way-to-secure-sliding-windows/#comment-891220 austin Thu, 16 Apr 2009 17:08:00 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/?p=23199#comment-891220 Not as cheap as a scrap of 1x cut to the right length! obviously they would still work better on a single or double-hung window, but I'm guessing that they may only work on a vinyl window judging by the size of that opening - I know at least Pella windows offer limited opening hardware. Not as cheap as a scrap of 1x cut to the right length!
obviously they would still work better on a single or double-hung window, but I’m guessing that they may only work on a vinyl window judging by the size of that opening - I know at least Pella windows offer limited opening hardware.

]]> http://toolmonger.com/2009/04/16/a-cheap-easy-way-to-secure-sliding-windows/#comment-891215 Josh Thu, 16 Apr 2009 17:04:31 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/?p=23199#comment-891215 Yep. I have at least one on all my windows. Much better peace of mind when leaving a window cracked open all night. Yep. I have at least one on all my windows. Much better peace of mind when leaving a window cracked open all night.

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